Posts for "Finance"


My Investopedia Post Made Yahoo’s Homepage

From Buy Like Buffett
March 12, 2010 at 1:36 am
My Investopedia post made Yahoo’s Homepage!  Seven Costly Pro Athlete Screw Ups [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and ... (more)

Financial Advisory

From Buy Like Buffett
March 10, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Check out my first market update post for Financial Advisory. The link can be found below.  AIG Continues To Rally [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for ... (more)

Risk Management Approach to Investing

From Stuffing the Mattress
March 8, 2010 at 8:22 pm
A few days ago, I ran across an article about a company that is investing in stocks based on their risk management stance. According to what I read, companies that take an aggressive ... (more)

Reminder: Department of Cultural Affairs Hosts FREE Personal Finance Event for Artists on Saturday, March 6

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
March 5, 2010 at 2:21 am
The Art of Money: Personal Finance Resources for Artists Join the Department of Cultural Affairs and Department of Consumer Affairs Office of Financial Empowerment for a day of ... (more)

George Soros Needs A Ghost Writer

From Tim Ferro
March 3, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I like finance. I like finance a lot. I like it more than most people. I like it enough to go out and read a book titled: The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis ... (more)

Forbes Article: Using Your Credit Card Over Your Bank Account

From
March 3, 2010 at 12:34 pm

There are situations in which it is appropriate to use your credit card over your bank account. If your bank account is overdrawn and you would be charged multiple overdraft fees

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Jack Bogle on Financial Regulation

From
March 3, 2010 at 12:12 am

I just thought I would share this interview with Jack Bogle, founder of Vanguard.  I’m not sure that I agree with regard to limiting what banks can invest in, but I definitely

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Should You Invest In AIG?

From Buy Like Buffett
March 2, 2010 at 2:06 am
After losing $8.9 billion in the last quarter of 2009, AIG is finally selling off major assets and attempting to pay back the government’s huge investment in the insurance ... (more)

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Roth IRA

From Buy Like Buffett
February 27, 2010 at 3:59 pm
This is an article that I wrote for Moneycrashers on the Advantages & Disadvantages of a Roth IRA. Planning your retirement is one of the most important decisions that you will... [[ ... (more)

The Crossover Point of Financial Independence

From Personal Financial Planning | Gen Y Wealth
February 26, 2010 at 8:02 am
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Issuer of 79.9% Interest Rate Credit Card Defends Its Product

From Buy Like Buffett
February 13, 2010 at 5:30 am
Premier Bank is justifying their ridiculously overpriced credit card with an APR of almost 80%. This article was found on yahoo.com.                  Issuer of ... (more)

Goldman Sachs

From Buy Like Buffett
February 12, 2010 at 4:48 am
I trimmed my position in Goldman Sachs at $155. I still like Goldman but the stock looks vulnerable. I think I will get a cheaper price to buy back in. [[ This is a content summary ... (more)

The Lowest Rated Bank

From Buy Like Buffett
February 10, 2010 at 1:00 am
And the lowest rated bank is…….. HSBC. I read an article today in the New York Times about how HSBC is the least trusted bank in America. Apparently a survey was given ... (more)

Apple iPad Debate

From Buy Like Buffett
February 7, 2010 at 2:20 pm
My friend Ben sent me this great debate about the iPad on the Charlie Rose show. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ... (more)

The 8 Best Bank Perks

From Buy Like Buffett
February 5, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Check out my article at Investopedia on The 8 Best Bank Perks The article explains the best free perks that banks are giving away now. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit ... (more)

The Decline in Steel Stocks

From Buy Like Buffett
February 4, 2010 at 1:54 am
Have you looked at the price of steel stocks recently? Many of the major steel manufacturers have pulled back and are trading well below their 52 week highs of a month ago. ... (more)

The Price of Owning Stocks

From tim ferro
February 1, 2010 at 5:54 pm
I spent an hour or so Sunday night reading three very important documents instead of watching part of the Pro-Bowl. Don’t get me wrong, I love football, but my financial ... (more)

Today’s Buy

From Buy Like Buffett
February 1, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I picked up some shares of Goldman Sachs (GS) at $150. I think the investment bank is selling at a reasonable valuable based on its earnings power. [[ This is a content summary ... (more)

4 Potential Value Plays

From Buy Like Buffett
January 30, 2010 at 6:33 pm
This is a list of stocks that I am watching because the prices appear to be good values. I have no position long or short in any of these companies. 1. Verizon (VZ)- Verizon is ... (more)

Money Crashers 2010 New Year Giveaway Bash – $9,200+ in Cash and Prizes

From Buy Like Buffett
January 29, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Sign up for you chane to win the Money Crashers 2010 New Years Giveaway! Can you believe that it’s already 2010? Of course the New Year brings a new set of goals and resolutions ... (more)

Gen Y, What’s Your 2010 Reading List?

From tim ferro
January 28, 2010 at 2:26 pm
With the release of Seth Godin’s new book Linchpin, I have now finalized my 2010 reading list! I have not been great at keeping up with reading but my new year’s resolution ... (more)

Today’s News

From Buy Like Buffett
January 27, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Apple (AAPL) unveiled its new tablet PC named the iPad. iPad pricing will range from $499 to $829 depending on options such as memory and 3G coverage. According to CNBC’s ... (more)

Buffett In The News

From Buy Like Buffett
January 21, 2010 at 8:59 pm
According to numerous media reports, Warren Buffett will soon be purchasing more shares of foreign steelmaker POSCO (PKX). Buffett already owns over 4% of the South Korean steel ... (more)

Jim Rogers Take on Commodities

From Buy Like Buffett
January 17, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Interesting take by Jim Rogers on agricultural products. Do you agree? [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... (more)

AK Steel Purchase

From Buy Like Buffett
January 16, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I started a position in AK Steel(AKS) at $23.60 for a short term trade. I picked up additional shares of Bank of America(BAC) at $16.30 for my long term portfolio. [[ This is ... (more)